Your electronic anti-scale system

The salt-free alternative to water softenersVulcan is an eco-friendly water treatment system that protects your piping system and appliances against scale deposits and rust. The Vulcan-Impulse-Technology is based on the principle of physical water treatment. Special electronic impulses change the crystallization process of the liquid calcium. This way the hard scale loses its adhesive power. The technology works exclusively with capacitive electric impulses: no use of any salt or chemicals.

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10 reasons why Vulcan is so good

Vulcan clearly stands out with its quality and performance. Please compare Vulcan against other products by matching some quality indicators:

German 24 Volt Impulse-Technology (capacitive): The water is treated with electric impulses that control scale in an eco-friendly “green” way. It is an electric system that is not magnetic-based.

Vulcan works on a frequency range between 3-32 kHz with different frequency peaks (wobbling distribution). The secret to the right performance of physical water treatment lies in the composition of these impulses. CWT has developed and fine-tuned them for over 30 years.

Vulcan uses customized isolated copper impulse bands. How the impulses are transferred into the water is crucial. The design of the bands increases the surface area that transports the impulses. This improves transmission by up to 40%.

The original acrylic cast is unique to the Vulcan product line. It offers maximum protection against water, heat, dirt, coldness, humidity and keeps all parts secure and sealed in place.

Vulcan comes with external UL and TÜV-approved electronic switching adaptors. They operate with a very low power consumption of 100-240V and equalize possible power instability.

Vulcan is not magnetic-based. Therefore, it operates 100% independent of the velocity (water flow rate) in the pipe and constantly provides reliable impulses that guarantee the right output at all times.

Material-matching programs for different materials: Vulcan treats any pipe material. No need to buy a different product for metal, PVC, plastic etc. any more.

The automatic memory program keeps Vulcan running correctly. In case of the unlikely event of a power failure Vulcan automatically resets back to the last program once power is regained.

Vulcan holds numerous certifications by renowned international institutions: the German TÜV, the German CE, the UL-approval for switching adaptors etc.

Vulcan requires very little electrical power as it is very economical. The units operate with 1.75 to max. 3.25 Watt. The running costs are approx. $US 3-7 (~3-6 EUR) per year.

Made-in-Germany: Vulcan is a German quality product that has been manufactured by the family-run Christiani Wassertechnik GmbH, Berlin since 1989.

10-year international warranty is granted for all Vulcan units. Due to the special acrylic protection these units keep on running with a life expectancy of over 30 years.

The Vulcan full acrylic cast

The special Vulcan acrylic cast guarantees the best quality. Vulcan is especially designed for use in humid, wet, very cold or very hot areas.

The acrylic cast ensures that the circuit board is protected. The parts are fully covered in acrylic. Therefore the parts can not move and are fixed in place. This guarantees a high life expectancy.

It protects the unit from humidity e.g. when installed outdoor

The full body acrylic cast protects from dust and dirt e.g. when installed in a basement

The full body acrylic cast protects against heat and protects against coldness as acrylic is a perfect isolating material. E.g. when installed in extremely hot areas with outdoor temperature up to 45-50°C (~113- 122 °F) or in very cold temperatures down to -20°C (~5°F).

The acrylic cast ensures a very long product life.The Vulcan's solid acrylic isolating material ensures that the electricity does not "blow" as the electronic block is perfectly isolated from the inside as well. The most common cause of a malfunction in electronic devices is that they "blow" when the electricity heats up too much. The thick acrylic covering together with the vacuum prevents heat production. This "cooling" of the unit ensures a long life.

The Vulcan Impulse Bands

Vulcan operates with customized isolated copper impulse bands that are designed to firmly connect to the pipe. They are extremely thin and flexible with minimized isolation. This way, they achieve minimal spacing loss and maximize the direct-contact-ratio to 97.5%. Their special copper material with a high alloy purity degree guarantees the best possible transfer output. The copper treatment bands are a crucial factor to the performance of the water treatment.

The pipe diameter/treatment area ratio The impulse bands cover the surface area that is vital for the treatment. The surface of the pipe that is covered by the impulse band is the "treatment area". This area needs to be large enough to ensure that the impulses are transmitted through the pipe. As a general rule each impulse band should cover a treatment area of at least the length of the individual pipe diameter where Vulcan is to be installed.

Treatment with standard cables vs. impulse band

Other cables Vulcan impulse bandsTreatment Area

Comparison: The Vulcan Impulse Bands accumulate more direct contact compared to round cables as there is less spacing. The direct contact ratio reaches 97.5%.

Product Sizes

The Vulcan impulses treat the water as it flows by. It is important to submit the right impulse strength everywhere in the pipe so that all the water is treated correctly. The impulse should neither be too week nor to strong. In order to provide the exact right impulse strength for your pipe, Vulcan comes in several sizes according to the pipe diameter.

How to choose the right product size

Please check the pipe diameter in the area where you want to install Vulcan.

The maximum water capacity by hour is the amount that a pipe in a certain size can carry in one hour. Most of the times you will not use such high amounts of water. However, in certain peak times, this may be your hourly usage.

German Quality Certifications

The German TÜV/GS

The "German TÜV" is a independent institution that assesses products for safety and reliability. When a product passes the strict regulations it is awarded the TÜV/GS mark which indicates that the product was tested and certified for safety according to the "German Equipment Safety Law". The GS mark is a certification that includes periodic factory inspections covering the quality system for the product's production. This law requires inspectors to frequently assess whether the manufacturer is able to maintain all the specifications of the tested product in his production. During this factory inspection, the implementation of the quality system, the production environment, and production related testing and measurement equipment is evaluated.

CE Approval

The CE mark certifies that a product has met German and European Union consumer safety, health or environmental requirements. "CWT hereby declares that this product is operating in accordance with the following EU-guidelines: 73/23/EG; 89/336/EG which is certified by the CE-mark. The equipment corresponds to the requirements of the German Industrial Safety Act and the European low-voltage guidelines."

Certificate of Origin: Germany

The Certificate of Origin (CO) names and officially approves the country where the goods are actually produced. For Germany the certificate is issued by the German Chamber of Commerce (IHK). It approves the German origin (Made in Germany) after thorough investigation of the origin of each individual part of the product and after assessment of the production site in Germany.

UL Approval

The UL - Underwriters Laboratories Inc. - is an international quality and safety approval institution with headquarters in Illinois, USA. The UL-mark on a product states that UL has tested and evaluated the product and determined that the electronics fulfil the strict safety guidelines. All Vulcan switching power adaptors are meeting these requirements and comply with international standards.

Vulcan Installation

Vulcan is especially designed so that the installation does not need to be done by a specialized plumber. You can easily install Vulcan in approx. 10-15 minutes. The installation does not require any tools and there is no need to cut the pipe.

Notes on the installation

1

For optimal water treatment Vulcan is best installed near the water meter or at the main water supply.

2

The impulse band windings can be placed on the left side, on the right side or underneath the electronic device. Leave a safe distance of at least 1 cm (min. ~1/2”) from each other.

3

Vulcan can be installed vertically, horizontally or at any other angle. If there is no space available on the pipe the device can also be wall-mounted.

4

In case of limited space the windings can be placed partly on the main pipe and partly on the distributor pipe.

All these different installations are possible because the treatment impulses extend over several meters to either side of the pipes.

Installation instructions for the Private Line

1

Put the two band holders through the fixing holes at the bottom of the electronic device. Now place the device onto the pipe. Use the band holders to latch the device to the pipe.

2

Connect one of the impulse bands to the device and use another band holder to latch it to the pipe.

3

Wind the impulse bands around the pipe producing a coil. Make sure you wind the band tightly to the pipe and place the windings close to each other.

4

Latch the end of the band to the pipe using another band holder. Now repeat the procedure with the second impulse band.

5

Connect the power supply unit with an electrical outlet and plug the connector into the upper right in-jack of the device.

6

The red pilot lights will illuminate as soon as the device starts to operate. Vulcan works from now on maintenance free.

Installation instructions for Commercial and Industrial Line

1

Put the two band holders through the fixing holes at the bottom of the electronic device. Now place the device onto the pipe. Use the band holders to latch the device to the pipe.

2

Plug one of the impulse bands into the bottom impulse band in-jack and latch it to the pipe using another band holder.

3

Wind the impulse bands around the pipe producing a coil. Make sure you wind the band tightly to the pipe and place the windings close to each other.

4

Latch the end of the band to the pipe using another band holder. Now plug another impulse band into the in-jack on the opposite side and repeat the procedure.

5

Plug another impulse band into the next impulse band in-jack and, according to the device type, repeat steps 2 - 4 until all impulse bands are in use. All impulse bands must be wound tightly around the pipe and fastened with band holders.

6

Connect the power supply unit with an electrical outlet and plug the connector into the upper right in-jack of the device.

7

Now adjust your Vulcan on the side sensors according to your pipe diameter to optimally treat your water.

General information

1

Protect the power supply unit against exposure to direct water.

2

Use the included switching power supply unit only.

3

Do not cut the impulse bands nor the 24 V power cord of the power supply unit.

4

Do not remove the end caps or the impulse band insulation.

5

The operating temperature of Vulcan ranges from –20° C to +50°C (-4°F to 122°F).